Can I add an image to a Folder icon?

Is it possible to add an image to a folder within Finder? For example, for my folder called 'Caravan' could I make it display a picture of a caravan, or a picture of a camera for my 'Photography' folder etc? This would help me locate the relevant folder immediately.

Simply get the info for the folder (command + I) & paste (command + v) the image (that you have already copied to the clipboard (command + c)) into the folder image at the top of the info window. Then the folder will be displayed with your selected image.

Simply get the info for the folder (command + I) & paste (command + v) the image (that you have already copied to the clipboard (command + c)) into the folder image at the top of the info window. Then the folder will be displayed with your selected image.

Better yet, if you are familiar with Photoshop, you can make the image you want partially transparent, so when you paste your image into the folder (on the info window), the folder will be shaped (transparent areas of the pic will show through to the desktop/ window), so it won't be just a plain square/ rectangle.

Better yet, if you are familiar with Photoshop, you can make the image you want partially transparent, so when you paste your image into the folder (on the info window), the folder will be shaped (transparent areas of the pic will show through to the desktop/ window), so it won't be just a plain square/ rectangle.

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